The postcode B15 3LB is located in Birmingham, in the county of West Midlands. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. B15 3LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
B15 3LB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of B15 3LB as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.
The closest road name to B15 3LB is Kingscote Road which is centered 102 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Metchley Lane and is 37 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.94 km away at Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) The closest railway station is University Rail Station, 1.39 km away.
The closest primary school to B15 3LB (for ages 11 and under) is The Blue Coat School Birmingham. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Paul's School for Girls. The last OFSTED inspection on May 10, 2017 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of B15 3LB is Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd and is 10.34 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on April 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from #Pizza1 and is 10.34 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 88.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for B15 3LB is covered by the West Midlands police force association and South Birmingham is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to B15 3LB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to B15 3LB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode B15 3LB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from B15 3LB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School Birmingham | Independent school | 3-11 | 209 m | |
| Chad Vale Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 239 m |
| Harborne Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 261 m |
| Harborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 12, 2014) | 845 m |
| Norfolk House School | Independent school | 3-11 | 930 m | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2009) | 969 m |
| Edgbaston High School for Girls | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.14 km | |
| Hallfield School | Independent school | 0-13 | 1.37 km | |
| St Peters CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 1.41 km |
| Woodbourne Hospital School | Independent school | 10-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| Hopwood Hall School | Special school | 11-16 | Inadequate (October 24, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| St Paul's School for Girls | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 10, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| St George's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 1.59 km |
| St George's School Edgbaston | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.59 km | |
| Mander Portman Woodward Independent College | Independent school | 14-19 | 1.61 km | |
| Lordswood Girls' School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | 1.62 km | |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.68 km | |
| Baskerville School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| King Edward's School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.79 km | |
| Priory School | Independent school | 0-18 | 1.84 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from B15 3LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pizza1 | Awaiting Inspection | 10.34 km | |
| Cabin Wines | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.34 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Social Club Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 28, 2017 | 10.34 km | |
| The Chopping Block Trading as Barry's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2019 | 10.34 km | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 10.45 km | |
| Priory Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 10.45 km | |
| Autograph @ Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | Awaiting Inspection | 10.47 km | |
| Gills General Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 3, 2018 | 10.47 km | |
| Wodensborough Ormiston Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 15, 2019 | 10.47 km | |
| Tes Ices Ltd T/A Aroma Ice Cream | Exempt March 26, 2018 | 10.47 km | |
| Petrogas Applegreen/Esso | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 21, 2018 | 10.48 km | |
| A Little Something CIC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 10.51 km | |
| Bella Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 25, 2021 | 10.55 km | |
| DS Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 1, 2022 | 10.55 km | |
| Jade | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 10.55 km | |
| La Belle Bargains | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.55 km | |
| Le Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2021 | 10.55 km | |
| The Toddler House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 10.55 km | |
| Crankhall Lane Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 5, 2018 | 10.55 km | |
| Friar Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 10.55 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to B15 3LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Metchley Lane | 37 m | |
| High St | 142 m | |
| Metchley Lane | 151 m | |
| Harborne Academy | 258 m | |
| Harborne Academy | 287 m | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.94 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.95 km | |
| Centenary Square (Midlands Metro Stop) | 2.95 km | |
| University Rail Station | 1.39 km | |
| Selly Oak Rail Station | 2.22 km | |
| Five Ways Rail Station | 2.24 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 57.98 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to B15 3LB - Data from Dec 2021
| Moor Pool | 841 m | |
| The Grove | 1.49 km | |
| Edgbaston Pool | 1.62 km | |
| Pitts Wood | 2.86 km | |
| Warley Woods | 3.21 km | |
| Thimblemill Pool | 3.32 km | |
| Camp Wood | 3.32 km | |
| Woodgate Valley | Valley | 3.95 km |
| Smethwick Hall Pool | 4.21 km | |
| Broadhidley Wood | 5.03 km | |
| Bartley Reservoir | 5.23 km | |
| Coldbath Pool | 5.57 km | |
| Bromwich Wood | 5.64 km | |
| Titford Feeder | 5.85 km | |
| Moseley New Pool | 6.05 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for B15 3LB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 88.8 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.4 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7.3 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 108.9 | 12.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for B15 3LB - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | West Midlands |
| Latitude | 52.46195000 |
| Longitude | -1.94207000 |
| OS Easting | 404033 |
| OS Northing | 0284891 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| West Midlands |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Birmingham, Edgbaston |
| Electoral Ward | Edgbaston |
| Local Authority District | Birmingham |
| Region / Government Office Region | West Midlands |
| European Electoral Region | West Midlands |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Greater Birmingham and Solihull Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Birmingham and Solihull |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000025 |
| Travel To Work Area | Birmingham |
| NHS England Region | Midlands |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
South Birmingham |
| Cancer Alliance | West Midlands |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
West Midlands |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Birmingham and Solihull |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | West Midlands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Birmingham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33020286 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Birmingham 079 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Birmingham 079C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A2 |